This tour will take you inside the keeper-only area of the Reptile House where you'll learn about caring for amphibians and retiles, handling venomous animals, and using a snake-moving tool. Finish with a meet and greet with a keeper and reptile encounter. 

• Select days at 2:45pm
• $75 per person zoo member
• $96 per person non-member

Reservation Requirements: 

• Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• For additional days and times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.

Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:

• Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
• Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.

Age Restrictions: 

• For ages 5 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio. 
• All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least on adult per two children. 
• Children younger than 1 year may join as long as they are secured in a wrap or carrier on an adult; however, they will not be able to participate in the tour activities. 
• Strollers are not allowed.

Tour Information: 

• Duration: 45 - 60 minutes.
• Capacity: up to 4 participants. If you have more than four in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group. 
• Arrival time: Please arrive on time, the tour will begin promptly at 2:45pm. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour. 
• Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have free choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
• Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule and cancellation policies.

Health and Safety: 

• Closed-toed shoes are mandatory for this tour. If you do not wear closed-toed shoes, you will not be allowed to participate in the tour. You will need to dip your shoes into a disinfecting footbath when entering and exiting the reptile building. 
• Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
• Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals. 

Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.